UNEP Global Sustainability News
UNEP Global Sustainability News
Live Environmental and Sustainability News from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)The hidden environmental cost of your jeans – and what’s being done about it
Supermodel and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Amber Valetta travels to Tunisia, where denim manufacturers are striving to lighten their environmental footprint.
Read More →Growing leadership and momentum on environmental action
Climate and energy crises urgent, need net zero shift and methane cuts as global momentum rises to protect people and planet says Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director
Read More →UNEP, partners ramp up efforts to address major methane leaks as UN chief urges rapid cuts
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced efforts to help countries raise their response rate to major methane leaks around the world to 80 percent by 2030, ensuring that the causes…
Read More →Nine ways to stay cool during a heatwave
From drawing your curtains to placing wet towels on "pulse points", these tips will help you contend with spiking temperatures, which are becoming more common.
Read More →A tale of all cities: uniting for environmental action and prosperity
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges cities to tackle climate, nature loss and pollution through innovation to build resilient, inclusive prosperity widely.
Read More →Restoring salmon, the “king of fish”, to Canada’s rivers and creeks
Atlantic salmon are returning to Canada’s rivers thanks to an Indigenous-led restoration effort that is reviving ecosystems, cultural traditions and endangered fish populations.
Read More →UNEP and GEF kick off global initiative to strengthen monitoring of toxic chemicals and mercury
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have officially kicked off a US$ 23.5 million Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP). The initiative is designed to support the evaluati…
Read More →Stronger governance for Africa’s Blue Economy
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen urges Africa to grow sustainable blue economy, via strong governance, financing shifts and source-to-sea action protect oceans.
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